Applied Music

Degree Option

Bachelor of Music with a major in applied music (instrumental, piano or voice performance).

Description of Program

Candidates for the BM degree with a major in applied music are prepared for full-time or part-time work as performers, as leaders of community choral or instrumental groups, as studio teachers or as teachers of applied music in private schools or colleges. The candidate must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours.

The instrumental major (piano, organ, strings, wind and percussion instruments) in the BM curriculum takes 39 to 40 hours in the applied major and minor, 31 to 34 hours in music theory and history-literature and eight hours of ensemble, plus the Drake Curriculum and free electives. (Hours vary according to each instrument; students should consult with advisers for specific number of hours.)

The vocal major in the BM curriculum takes 43 hours in applied music, 33 hours in music theory and history-literature, and eight hours of ensemble, plus the Drake Curriculum and free electives. [*Fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for the vocal major is to be approved by the student’s adviser.*]

An acceptable senior recital of approximately one hour’s duration in the student’s major applied music field is required.

* Fulfillment of foreign language requirements include two semesters of the same foreign language; French, German, or Italian.

Requirements for Major

Applied Piano

First Year — First SemesterApplied Music MajorApplied Music MinorMusic 1 (Materials of Music I)Music 2 (Materials of Music I)Music 5 (Intro. to Music Literature)First Year SeminarEnsemble — Music 148, 149 or 150 (Band, Choir or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

First Year — Second SemesterApplied Music MajorApplied Music MinorMusic 3 (Materials of Music II)Music 4 (Materials of Music II)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 148, 149 or 150 (Band, Choir or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Sophomore Year — First SemesterApplied Music MajorApplied Music MinorMusic 51 (Materials of Music III)Music 52 (Materials of Music III)Music 109 (Piano Literature to 1800)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 148, 149 or 150 (Band, Choir or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Sophomore Year — Second SemesterApplied Music MajorApplied Music MinorMusic 53 (Materials of Music IV)Music 54 (Materials of Music IV)Music 92 (Advanced Keyboard Skills)Music 110 (Piano Literature from 1800 to the Present)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 148, 149 or 150 (Band, Choir or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Applied Instrumental

First Year — First SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 6 (Piano Laboratory I or Applied Music Minor)Music 1 (Materials of Music I)Music 2 (Materials of Music I)Music 5 (Intro. to Music Literature)First Year SeminarEnsemble — Music 148 or 150 (Band or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

First Year — Second SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 7 (Piano Laboratory II or Applied Music Minor)Music 3 (Materials of Music II)Music 4 (Materials of Music II)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 148 or 150 (Band or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Sophomore Year — First SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 49 (Piano Laboratory III or Applied Music Minor)Music 51 (Materials of Music III)Music 52 (Materials of Music III)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 148 or 150 (Band or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Sophomore Year — Second SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 50 (Piano Laboratory IV or Applied Music Minor)Music 53 (Materials of Music IV)Music 54 (Materials of Music IV)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 148 or 150 (Band or Orchestra)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Applied Vocal

First Year — First SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 6 (Piano Laboratory I) or Applied Music MinorMusic 1 (Materials of Music I)Music 2 (Materials of Music I)Music 75 (Diction I)First Year SeminarEnsemble — Music 149 (Choir)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

First Year — Second SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 3 (Materials of Music II)Music 4 (Materials of Music II)Music 5 (Intro. to Music Literature)Music 7 (Piano Laboratory II or Applied Music Minor)Music 76 (Diction II)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 149 (Choir)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Sophomore Year — First SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 49 (Piano Laboratory III or Applied Music Minor)Music 51 (Materials of Music III)Music 52 (Materials of Music III)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 149 (Choir)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total

Sophomore Year — Second SemesterApplied Music MajorMusic 50 (Piano Laboratory IV or Applied Music Minor)Music 53 (Materials of Music IV)Music 54 (Materials of Music IV)Drake CurriculumEnsemble — Music 149 (Choir)Music 21 (Recitals, Required)Total